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Mastercard Foundation is a
global foundation based in Toronto, Canada with several offices in Africa. Our
programs promote financial inclusion and advance education and learning in
Africa, primarily for young people, and in Canada for Indigenous youth. The
Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it
became a public company. From inception, the Foundation was designed to be a
separate entity and independent from Mastercard. Our policies, operations, and
funding decisions are made by our President and Board of Directors.

The Foundation believes that youth employment is key to
unlocking prosperity, both for youth and their societies. Enabling young women
and men from disadvantaged communities to secure dignified and fulfilling work
will ensure inclusive development and economic growth in Africa.

Values are timeless, they transcend and rise above all. They
guide everything we do, as employees of the Foundation. We share a common
vision of a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. We
make mistakes, we reflect, and we grow so that we can impact our world – it’s
why we are here. We are ambitious and driven. We encourage you to bring your
bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and
with each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more
meaningful.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Accounting Lead based in Toronto, with a day to
day reporting to the Head of Finance & Accounting in the regional office,
the Accountant will work closely with the Accounting team as well as with other
departments within the Foundation to support the day to day activities as well
as aspects of month-end and year-end closing. A key aspect of this role will be
to improve the efficiency of the Accounting team’s processes using technology.

In addition to supporting day to day accounting activities, this
role will also support the Head of Finance and Accounting with building the
accounting and operations infrastructure in the regional hub as part of a
multi-year growth strategy. This will include supporting the development of our
systems, procedures and internal processes and helping to manage our
relationships with external parties such as our bank and the local tax
authorities.

As the scope and scale of our work in Africa grows, the
Accounting team structure and processes will also change. Your ability to
be flexible and adaptable, and your willingness to support wherever needed, are
critical to our joint success.

Responsibilities

·Record accounts payable transactions.

·Review and process staff expense
reports.

·Train new staff in how to submit
invoices and prepare expense reports.

·Engage in all aspects of month-end
and year-end closing processes including preparing and reviewing general ledger
journal entries, account analysis and management reporting.

·Assist in development and
implementation of new processes and internal control policies.

·Support external audits including
preparation of working papers.

·Assist in compilation of working
papers for tax compliance including statutory direct and indirect tax filings
and audits.

·Support other departments with
financial and accounting issues.

·Work closely with team members to
advance team goals and help meet deliverables.

·Perform ad hoc projects and/or duties
as required.

Qualifications

·Degree or diploma in Accounting.

·Minimum three (3) years of
post-graduate experience in an Accounting role.

·Solid understanding of accounting and
reporting software. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Prophix, and Concur
would be an asset.

·High level of proficiency with
current technology including; Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel,
Word, and Outlook.

·Excellent business and financial
analytical skills.

·Excellent planning, prioritization
and time management skills.

·Strong interpersonal skills with the
ability to be flexible and adaptable.

·Ability to work both independently
and as part of a team.

·Proactive, engaged and a self-starter.

·Detail-oriented and process-driven
with a demonstrated ability to consistently and effectively produce high
quality work.

·Strong written and spoken
communication skills in English required.

·Professional demeanor, sensitivity
with different cultures and impeccable integrity.

·Excellent initiative and possess a
“take charge” attitude and sense of ownership.

·You are flexible, adaptable, and able
to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.

·You possess excellent verbal,
written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to
a variety of constituents across cultures.

·You possess professional maturity,
sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify
the Foundation’s values.

The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and
experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to
creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.